Update photos of my RG7620 re-finish + Rusty Cooley Mod.

Allen Garrow · 05-15-2007, 08:56 PM

That's cool! Paul Gilbert did the exact same thing with his 7 string. I may have to try that. It makes room for some big stretches. Nice work.

~A

Michael · 05-15-2007, 09:06 PM

Good work!

Was the cutaway hard to do?

jtm45 · 05-15-2007, 09:10 PM

That colour looks awesome Tony

Nice work dude!
Can't wait to see it finished.You gonna' do the headstock too or leave it black ?

It's not quite as shiny (mirror-like)as i was expecting but it doesn't look any the worse for it.That's THE shade of blue!

What's the score with the Acrylic catalyser and all that stuff then?

guitarplayerone · 05-16-2007, 12:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Allen Garrow

That's cool! Paul Gilbert did the exact same thing with his 7 string. I may have to try that. It makes room for some big stretches. Nice work.

~A

paul gilbert has a 7 string?
pics please?

TonyFlyingSquirrel · 05-16-2007, 12:48 PM

I didn't know Paul Gilbert had or was playing a 7 now.

The deeper part of the cutaway was done after drawing out the area to be cut, then refining it so the curves & such appeared more smooth, then I cut them out with my scroll saw, as I do not yet have a band saw, but I did it very slowly. The back of the cutaway just involved using a file to rough down the back of the cutaway & keep it flat, then I used my Ryobi Orbital sander to smooth it up once I had the rest of the body stripped. To sand out the inside of the cutaway, both for stripping & fine sanding, I wrapped various grits of sandpaper around a 5/8 socket wrench & sanded the inside, that way the inner surface of the cutaways would remain flat.

I won't be shiny-mirror like until it has been buffed out. In fact, after you level sand, the guitar is quite dingy looking, the buffing is where it comes to life. I'm just a bit away from that still.

Catalyst Acrylic is a Acrylic finish, mixed in with a catalyzer, or "hardener". The components can be found at any Sherman Williams. Using a Preval Spray Gun - Home & mixing the components as recommended by the manufacturer.

My TFS6 has a translucent red catalyst acrylic finish, & for over 11 years now, it has stood the test of time with over 400 shows, 1500 rehearsals, & a few dozen worship services. It gets a lot of use & the finish holds up far better than nitrocelluose in my opinion.

The Headstock is going to remain black, I didn't want to have to fool with re-applying the Ibby Logo.

Donnie · 05-16-2007, 01:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by guitarplayerone

paul gilbert has a 7 string?
pics please?

Here's a video of him playing it: YouTube - Paul Gilbert

Btw, Tony... Hurry up and get that thing finished!

TonyFlyingSquirrel · 05-16-2007, 02:02 PM

It is similar.

That's interesting, he's tuned DDDCFAD.

Thanks for sharing that.

the.godfather · 05-16-2007, 02:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Donnie

Here's a video of him playing it: YouTube - Paul Gilbert

Paul Gilbert never ceases to amaze me, he is just amazing. That's why he is my all-time favourite player. I mean DDDCFAD? And he still shreds his ass off using it. Nice guy too when I met him.

Metal Ken · 05-16-2007, 02:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TonyFlyingSquirrel

It is similar.

That's interesting, he's tuned DDDCFAD.

Thanks for sharing that.

Same principle on the "get out of my yard" intro, its just the top 3 strings of the guitar tuned to "E" in different octaves.

05-15-2007, 08:56 PM	#31
Allen Garrow Famous Beaver Hunter Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Nashville TN Posts: 1,278 Main Seven: Ibanez RG1527 Rig: Digitech Valve FX Thanked: 6	That's cool! Paul Gilbert did the exact same thing with his 7 string. I may have to try that. It makes room for some big stretches. Nice work. ~A Come sopra, dunque di sotto. Fare che lei farà, e nuoce nessuno.

05-16-2007, 12:48 PM	#35
TonyFlyingSquirrel Warmoth Sales Join Date: May 2006 Location: Puyallup, Washington: www.warmoth.com Posts: 1,200 Real Name: Flying Squirrel Main Seven: IBANEZ RG7620RB Rig: L6PXTL/TFS6/RG7620RB Thanked: 34	I didn't know Paul Gilbert had or was playing a 7 now. The deeper part of the cutaway was done after drawing out the area to be cut, then refining it so the curves & such appeared more smooth, then I cut them out with my scroll saw, as I do not yet have a band saw, but I did it very slowly. The back of the cutaway just involved using a file to rough down the back of the cutaway & keep it flat, then I used my Ryobi Orbital sander to smooth it up once I had the rest of the body stripped. To sand out the inside of the cutaway, both for stripping & fine sanding, I wrapped various grits of sandpaper around a 5/8 socket wrench & sanded the inside, that way the inner surface of the cutaways would remain flat. I won't be shiny-mirror like until it has been buffed out. In fact, after you level sand, the guitar is quite dingy looking, the buffing is where it comes to life. I'm just a bit away from that still. Catalyst Acrylic is a Acrylic finish, mixed in with a catalyzer, or "hardener". The components can be found at any Sherman Williams. Using a Preval Spray Gun - Home & mixing the components as recommended by the manufacturer. My TFS6 has a translucent red catalyst acrylic finish, & for over 11 years now, it has stood the test of time with over 400 shows, 1500 rehearsals, & a few dozen worship services. It gets a lot of use & the finish holds up far better than nitrocelluose in my opinion. The Headstock is going to remain black, I didn't want to have to fool with re-applying the Ibby Logo. WWW.MYSPACE.COM/TONYFLYINGSQUIRRELMUSIC http://www.soundclick.com/bands/page...?bandID=268162 Please direct all Warmoth related inquiries directly to Warmoth, here's that link; http://www.warmoth.com/customerservice/customer.cfm

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05-15-2007, 09:06 PM	#32
Michael No More Mr. Nice Guy Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Geelong, Victoria, Australia Posts: 7,721 Real Name: Michael Main Seven: '97 UV7BK Rig: ADA MP1 > Mesa 50/50 Thanked: 49	Good work! Was the cutaway hard to do?

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jtm45 ss.org Regular Join Date: May 2005 Location: Hoshino,South Wales,U.K. Posts: 2,056 Real Name: Dave Main Seven: RG2027xvv Thanked: 19	That colour looks awesome Tony Nice work dude! Can't wait to see it finished.You gonna' do the headstock too or leave it black ? It's not quite as shiny (mirror-like)as i was expecting but it doesn't look any the worse for it.That's THE shade of blue! What's the score with the Acrylic catalyser and all that stuff then?

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TonyFlyingSquirrel Warmoth Sales Join Date: May 2006 Location: Puyallup, Washington: www.warmoth.com Posts: 1,200 Real Name: Flying Squirrel Main Seven: IBANEZ RG7620RB Rig: L6PXTL/TFS6/RG7620RB Thanked: 34	It is similar. That's interesting, he's tuned DDDCFAD. Thanks for sharing that.


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